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$4,575Tuition
506Students
24%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,477Earnings
#20 in OregonPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,575
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,607
Average Net Price
$13,433
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,750
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,602
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$123/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
38.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
8.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,112
$30,001 – $48,000 $14,967
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,917
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,106

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,112 annually at Clatsop, while those making $75,000-$110,000 face $16,106 per year. Over two years, total costs range from $22,224 to $32,212. The college keeps expenses reasonable for a coastal location where housing costs typically run high.

Graduates carry a median debt of $11,602, translating to monthly payments of $123. This debt load stays manageable against median earnings of $39,477 ten years out. Only 8.54% of students take federal loans, suggesting many pay as they go or rely on other funding sources. The 86.8% employment rate helps justify the investment for career-focused programs.

Low-income students get the strongest value here. Net prices under $12,000 make this one of Oregon's most affordable pathways to maritime careers and technical training. The quarter system also lets students accelerate through programs faster than traditional semesters.

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